Buyer - Footwear at Pepkor Speciality

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent is an essential requirement.
• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in the related field will be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years proven retail experience in footwear buying/procurement or experience within footwear manufacturing environment is essential.
• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of footwear constructions and materials is essential.
• A working knowledge of the latest Google  packages (Slides & Sheets) is required.
• Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest trends.
• Must be able to travel internationally.
• Is able to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
• Is innovative, shows initiative and has a strong trader mentality.
• Have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Have excellent relationship-building and networking skills.
• Is able to communicate effectively at all levels both within, as well as outside the company.
• Is a strong negotiator and is able to secure win-win agreements with others.
• Is able to be assertive and is focused on achieving deadlines.
• Is able to remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
• Have excellent time management, organizing skills, administrative skills and presentation skills.
• Has a strong sense of integrity, and is honest and ethical in everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• To achieve and exceed the Company’s inflow margin and GP Rands as signed off at the seasonal business plan meetings.
• To influence, drive and execute the seasonal product and purchasing strategy.
• To be responsible for researching, understanding and executing the relevant seasonal trends in line with the target market.
• To build a competitive product range according to the purchasing strategy.
• To source & select the correct supplier for the appropriate product category and manage them according to the Company policies and procedures.
• To ensure the timeous execution of procurement administration to meet the target dates in the critical path of the supply chain.
• To source and procure products within the agreed quality specifications & standards.
• To ensure compliance with agreed quality specifications & standards.
• To develop and influence cross-functional partnerships with all specified key relationships.